Chevrolet C10
Second generation (C10/K10)
The 1967–1972 C10 is the sweet spot of the classic truck hobby: coil-spring front suspension, a roomier cab than the truck it replaced, and bodywork simple enough to repair panel by panel. Two-wheel-drive C10s and four-wheel-drive K10s share most of the cab and sheetmetal, so guides written for one usually map onto the other.
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- Engines documented
- Inline-six and small-block V8 power, with big-block availability in later years. Output varies by year and configuration.
- Body styles
- Fleetside pickup · Stepside pickup · Suburban
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Production 1967–1972
The 1967–1972 C10 is the sweet spot of the classic truck hobby: coil-spring front suspension, a roomier cab than the truck it replaced, and bodywork simple enough to repair panel by panel. Two-wheel-drive C10s and four-wheel-drive K10s share most of the cab and sheetmetal, so guides written for one usually map onto the other.
Trim, engines and available body styles changed almost every year of this run. Confirm parts against the specific model year rather than the whole generation.
Engine & drivetrain configurations
| Engine | Displacement | Induction | Output | Transmissions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396 cu in V8Mark IV big-block, 1968–70; enlarged to 402 cu in for 1971 and badged as a 400. | 396 cu in | Carbureted | 325 hp @ 4,800 rpm410 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm | 4-speed manual; TH400 automatic | |
| 350 cu in V8RPO LS9Four-barrel small-block, added for 1969 in place of the 327. | 350 cu in | Carbureted | 250 hp @ 4,600 rpm350 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 3- or 4-speed manual; TH350 or TH400 automatic | |
| 307 cu in V8Introduced for 1968 as the enlarged 283; two-barrel carburettor. | 307 cu in | Carbureted | 200 hp @ 4,400 rpm300 lb-ft @ 2,400 rpm | 3- or 4-speed manual; Powerglide or TH350 automatic | |
| 283 cu in V8Offered for 1967 only; enlarged to 307 cu in for 1968. | 283 cu in | Carbureted | 175 hp @ 4,400 rpm275 lb-ft @ 2,400 rpm | 3- or 4-speed manual; Powerglide or TH350 automatic | |
| 250 cu in inline-sixTurbo-Thrift six; 1-barrel, the base engine across the 1967–72 run. | 250 cu in | Carbureted | 155 hp @ 4,200 rpm235 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 3- or 4-speed manual; Powerglide or TH350 automatic |
Restoration
Restoration guides
Body, paint, teardown and reassembly material specific to this generation.
This guide details the process of converting a longbed C10 frame to a shortbed configuration. It also covers the assembly of replacement truck beds and floor options for the 1967-1972 generation.
Applies to longbed · shortbed · fleetside
This forum section is dedicated to the discussion and troubleshooting of 1967-1972 Chevy C10 trucks. Users share advice on wiring, mechanical repairs, and bodywork.
Where these trucks actually rot, and how to tell a repairable shell from a parts truck in an hour with a light and a magnet.
A short, repeatable inspection sequence for the areas that separate a solid cab from a structural project.
Repair
Common repairs & known problems
Documented failure points and repair procedures. Unverified claims are labelled.
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Parts & supplier directory
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LMC Truck — C10 body and interior catalog
Supplier reference for reproduction body panels, cab parts and interior components for these trucks. Listed editorially, not as a paid placement.
Modifications
Engine & transmission modifications
Documented swaps, rebuilds and drivetrain upgrades for this generation.
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Brake & suspension upgrades
Decide the target before you buy parts: wheel size, pedal feel and line condition drive the whole conversion.
Wiring
Electrical & wiring resources
Repair or replace? A decision framework for old harnesses, plus the grounding mistakes that cause most electrical faults.
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Restoration & build videos
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Community
Forums & community knowledge
Owner communities and message boards where this generation is actively discussed.
This forum section is dedicated to the discussion and troubleshooting of 1967-1972 Chevy C10 trucks. Users share advice on wiring, mechanical repairs, and bodywork.
Owner community dedicated to this generation of Chevrolet and GMC trucks, with build threads and parts discussion.
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